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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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The webinars, sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS) , served as a platform for gaining valuable insights from education leaders, policymakers and edtech product developers. Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. It’s easy to conflate coding with computers but its core is problem-solving and critical thinking.

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Parent Questions About Edtech

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In most cases, parents have welcomed this new leaning phenomenon known as EdTech. Of those parents voicing a positive opinion on EdTech, 64% said they were happy with their child’s school and thought it was doing a good of utilizing technology effectively. . Not all parents are convinced about the benefits of EdTech, however.

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Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development

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Here’s his article on how edtech fosters a child’s social-emotional development: As technology has become mainstreamed in modern education, learners are able to enjoy many key advantages. EdTech can also be used through its various eLearning, social media and learning management systems to teach and boost empathy.

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STEM Everyday #227 | Creativity, Iteration, & Strawbees | feat. Erik Thorstensson

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Kids love to be creative. Today, Strawbees is an award-winning Swedish EdTech company focused on inspiring the next generation of inventors. Regardless of age or ability, their STEAM learning tools are ideal for developing creative confidence and problem-solving skills of kids everywhere.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

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3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.